black
grey
blue
red
brown
white

War is just to those to whom war is necessary.

Livy

It is easier to criticize than to correct our past errors.
LIVY

Blame Easy Mistake Ourselves Past
There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.
LIVY

Money Poor Poverty Shame Worst
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
LIVY

Better God Peace Safety Victory
Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.
LIVY

Forever Friendship Immortal Mortal
From abundance springs safety.
LIVY

Material Safety Spring Wealth
A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
LIVY

Dignity Freedom Man Mindset
There are laws for peace as well as war.
LIVY

Law Peace War
The result showed that fortune helps the brave.
LIVY

Brave Fortune Help Inspirational Result
This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.
LIVY

Action Desire Eyes Glory History
We can endure neither our vices nor their cure.
LIVY

Endurance Ourselves Vice
Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind.
LIVY

Animal Deep Dignity Kind Man
Valor is the soldier’s adornment.
LIVY

Jewel One Liner Soldier War
When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.
LIVY

Best Garden Government Rule Talk
No crime can ever be defended on rational grounds.
LIVY

Crime Justice Law Legal Protection
Prosperity engenders sloth.
LIVY

One Liner Prosperity
Great contests generally excite great animosities.
LIVY

Event Excitement Greatness

War is just to those to whom war is necessary.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

War is just to those to whom war is necessary.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

More Livy Quotes